"We do not use managers, we are the representatives of our athletes, and that is why I am deeply involved in athletics, I follow our athletes careers from start to finish, 100% all the way."

Athletes, Careers, Managers

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"We do not use managers, we are the representatives of our athletes, and that is why I am deeply involved in athletics, I follow our athletes careers from start to finish, 100% all the way."

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"Be very strong... be very methodical in your life if you want to be a champion."

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"I run in practically every single road race in my country, 5k, 10k just to promote the sport."

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"I love music, and outside of work my family keeps me very busy, I have five children to keep track of."

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"My main point in this regard was to compete for my country and my people and to receive the support of the entire Cuban society, to carry my flag in whatever competition I was in, the Olympic Games, Pan-American Games."

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"The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete."

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"We want to promote the great qualities of athletics - and maintain its integrity - all over the world."

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"Then I received support from the Government to compete for my country, and to represent Cuba in competition."

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"We need to be aware of all aspects: To check how they travel, how they eat, the competition conditions."

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